Ralph Averbuch
@ralphaverbuch.bsky.social
Scot. Self-employed. Accidental Journalist, tech investor, parent, husband, de facto dog walker & self-catering operator. Living outside Edinburgh.
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Chas, where exactly is this “affordable housing” you keep referring to? In your role on the planning committee, you’ve approved numerous hotels and student lets, yet almost no genuinely affordable homes. This is more than just being economical with the truth.
August 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Chas, where exactly is this “affordable housing” you keep referring to? In your role on the planning committee, you’ve approved numerous hotels and student lets, yet almost no genuinely affordable homes. This is more than just being economical with the truth.
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Reality.. I decimated local businesses, enabled big business hotels and delivered zero affordable housing.
August 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reality.. I decimated local businesses, enabled big business hotels and delivered zero affordable housing.
@tomrileyuk.bsky.social Just wanted to say I've really enjoyed your EV email newsletter. No idea when/how I even signed up to it TBH but you have a talent and they are a pleasure ot read. To the point, clear and entertaining. Great stuff.
December 5, 2024 at 11:37 AM
@tomrileyuk.bsky.social Just wanted to say I've really enjoyed your EV email newsletter. No idea when/how I even signed up to it TBH but you have a talent and they are a pleasure ot read. To the point, clear and entertaining. Great stuff.
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Sorry kid, but bacon is bad news.
Scientists tried to tell us this for decades. They were discredited by the meat lobby.
Do you think the meat lobby has your back?
Scientists tried to tell us this for decades. They were discredited by the meat lobby.
Do you think the meat lobby has your back?
December 2, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Sorry kid, but bacon is bad news.
Scientists tried to tell us this for decades. They were discredited by the meat lobby.
Do you think the meat lobby has your back?
Scientists tried to tell us this for decades. They were discredited by the meat lobby.
Do you think the meat lobby has your back?
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With all the discussion taking place on UK news shows right now about the need for growth why is no one pointing out the OBR report the Gov’t keeps quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15%. Have they just not read it?
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM
With all the discussion taking place on UK news shows right now about the need for growth why is no one pointing out the OBR report the Gov’t keeps quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15%. Have they just not read it?
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
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Russia’s plans to commit genocide in Ukraine, it's pre invasion plans included kill lists, mobile crematoria, and mass graves. The groups Russia planned to exterminated encompassed teachers, veterans, journalists, clergy, and public figures.
#opdeatheaters
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
#opdeatheaters
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Russian ’kill lists’ targeted teachers, journalists, priests, says Ukraine’s intelligence head
The Russian “kill list”, planned in the event of Ukraine’s capture, included teachers, veterans of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO), journalists, priests, and others. [The ATO or Anti-Terrorist Oper...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 23, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Russia’s plans to commit genocide in Ukraine, it's pre invasion plans included kill lists, mobile crematoria, and mass graves. The groups Russia planned to exterminated encompassed teachers, veterans, journalists, clergy, and public figures.
#opdeatheaters
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
#opdeatheaters
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
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Arrived this morning 👊
November 28, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Arrived this morning 👊
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Thread on need to fight for evidence-based policy - a response to Trump's cabinet picks.
Based on new @bmj.com article by me, @martinmckee.bsky.social & @kentbuse.bsky.social
TLDR: Now is the time to stand up for science, not appease those in power attacking it
www.bmj.com/content/387/... 1/14
Based on new @bmj.com article by me, @martinmckee.bsky.social & @kentbuse.bsky.social
TLDR: Now is the time to stand up for science, not appease those in power attacking it
www.bmj.com/content/387/... 1/14
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Thread on need to fight for evidence-based policy - a response to Trump's cabinet picks.
Based on new @bmj.com article by me, @martinmckee.bsky.social & @kentbuse.bsky.social
TLDR: Now is the time to stand up for science, not appease those in power attacking it
www.bmj.com/content/387/... 1/14
Based on new @bmj.com article by me, @martinmckee.bsky.social & @kentbuse.bsky.social
TLDR: Now is the time to stand up for science, not appease those in power attacking it
www.bmj.com/content/387/... 1/14
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"Some 56% of farmland bought in 2023 was sold to landowners who were not working farmers.” 💰🧐
Whose land? Tax avoidance and the broken economics of British farming
Noise in the billionaire press about inheritance tax changes hides a basic fact: the non-farming rich own too much land
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 7:29 AM
"Some 56% of farmland bought in 2023 was sold to landowners who were not working farmers.” 💰🧐
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November 28, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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This latest leak from the plastics PR industry will surprise noone. Its a core part of the consumerist business model. Only legislation will stop polluting behaviour of businesses. It should not be legal to sell plastic bottles into countries with no recycling infrastructure.
November 27, 2024 at 5:39 PM
This latest leak from the plastics PR industry will surprise noone. Its a core part of the consumerist business model. Only legislation will stop polluting behaviour of businesses. It should not be legal to sell plastic bottles into countries with no recycling infrastructure.
I read these latest stats & can only conclude our political class has utterly failed us at all levels. If we cannot solve this issue, what hope for the far larger existential threat of our collapsing climate? #homelessness #ClimateCrisis www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
Edinburgh at 'sharp end' in Scotland's homelessness crisis as Cyrenians launch winter campaign
The Scotsman has joined forces with Cyrenians to raise money for people experiencing homelessness
www.scotsman.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:34 AM
I read these latest stats & can only conclude our political class has utterly failed us at all levels. If we cannot solve this issue, what hope for the far larger existential threat of our collapsing climate? #homelessness #ClimateCrisis www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
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The problem with a lot of ocean "exploitation" is that it's like mining a human for calcium. Yes, a human body contains ~1kg of calcium, and you could take it out, but it's already *doing* quite a lot of useful things, and the human has far more potential to help you if you leave the calcium alone.
November 25, 2024 at 8:03 PM
The problem with a lot of ocean "exploitation" is that it's like mining a human for calcium. Yes, a human body contains ~1kg of calcium, and you could take it out, but it's already *doing* quite a lot of useful things, and the human has far more potential to help you if you leave the calcium alone.
BBC News - Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour
www.bbc.com/news/article... Not surprised. Music business is in the name... Business.
www.bbc.com/news/article... Not surprised. Music business is in the name... Business.
Kate Nash says OnlyFans photos will earn more than tour
The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:16 AM
BBC News - Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour
www.bbc.com/news/article... Not surprised. Music business is in the name... Business.
www.bbc.com/news/article... Not surprised. Music business is in the name... Business.
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I never know how helpful 'Imagine ifs' are - although I am partial to reminding people of the media meltdowns when Diane Abbott had a mojito on a train - but seriously, imagine a major Labour politician publicly advertising this level of pant-wetting ignorance. He is shadow *Justice Secretary* ffs.
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. Khomeini died in 1989. Robert Jenrick wanted to be Tory leader, but doesn't appear very well informed about current affairs.
November 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM
I never know how helpful 'Imagine ifs' are - although I am partial to reminding people of the media meltdowns when Diane Abbott had a mojito on a train - but seriously, imagine a major Labour politician publicly advertising this level of pant-wetting ignorance. He is shadow *Justice Secretary* ffs.
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"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
Currently at 30k signatures. Can we get to 100k and force a debate? #FBPE
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Currently at 30k signatures. Can we get to 100k and force a debate? #FBPE
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
November 12, 2024 at 10:57 PM
"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
Currently at 30k signatures. Can we get to 100k and force a debate? #FBPE
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Currently at 30k signatures. Can we get to 100k and force a debate? #FBPE
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Interesting article on what makes @bsky.app different. I learned a bit. #Socialmedia www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
How Bluesky, alternative to X and Facebook, is handling explosive growth
Bluesky’s meteoric growth underscores its role as a decentralized alternative to traditional social networks, prioritizing user control and developer creativity.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 22, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Interesting article on what makes @bsky.app different. I learned a bit. #Socialmedia www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
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A lot of talk again about need for economic growth but no mention that the OBR report the government is quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the country’s potential economic performance. I’m sure Sundays politics shows will be all over it
In a significant Intervention Bank of England governor said this week that Brexit has undermined the UK economy. @skynews.com.web.brid.gy didn’t think that was important enough to raise with the Government Minister this morning. I disagree. If you do too share this report
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 8:26 AM
A lot of talk again about need for economic growth but no mention that the OBR report the government is quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the country’s potential economic performance. I’m sure Sundays politics shows will be all over it
This is hilarious - an AI scambaiter to waste the time of fraudsters. youtu.be/RV_SdCfZ-0s... #security #phising #scams
AI Scambaiters: O2 creates AI Granny to waste scammers’ time
YouTube video by O2
youtu.be
November 21, 2024 at 10:39 AM
This is hilarious - an AI scambaiter to waste the time of fraudsters. youtu.be/RV_SdCfZ-0s... #security #phising #scams
I'm enjoying the deja vu experience that Bluesky gives of my early days on #Twitter way back at the start of 2008. Even the clone of #Tweetdeck deck.blue Who knew. Using the clone to write this message.
deck.blue
Get the most out of Bluesky with a multi-column layout
deck.blue
November 21, 2024 at 10:36 AM
I'm enjoying the deja vu experience that Bluesky gives of my early days on #Twitter way back at the start of 2008. Even the clone of #Tweetdeck deck.blue Who knew. Using the clone to write this message.
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With new figures showing that more than one in three children in the UK are now living in poverty, with deprivation hitting a record high, it's good to see the Times focusing on the people who are really struggling
November 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
With new figures showing that more than one in three children in the UK are now living in poverty, with deprivation hitting a record high, it's good to see the Times focusing on the people who are really struggling
Crazy
November 20, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Crazy
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A nice little exclusive for @forbes.com : 1Password reveals passkey take-up stats as it says stop using passwords, and so does Google FWIW.
#infosec #passwords #1Password #Google #passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
#infosec #passwords #1Password #Google #passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Stop Using Your Passwords—1Password And Google Warn
When both one of the most prominent password manager vendors and Google warn you to stop using your passwords, maybe you should listen. Millions already have…
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:03 PM
A nice little exclusive for @forbes.com : 1Password reveals passkey take-up stats as it says stop using passwords, and so does Google FWIW.
#infosec #passwords #1Password #Google #passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
#infosec #passwords #1Password #Google #passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
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🔴More Than a Million Pallets of Unusable Covid PPE Costing £8 Billion Have So Far Gone up in Smoke
Billions of pounds were spent on unusable protective equipment, with priority contracts handed to associates of Conservative ministers
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/14/m...
Billions of pounds were spent on unusable protective equipment, with priority contracts handed to associates of Conservative ministers
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/14/m...
More Than a Million Pallets of Unusable Covid PPE Costing £8 Billion Have So Far Gone Up in Smoke
Billions of pounds were spent on unusable protective equipment, with priority contracts handed to associates of Conservative ministers
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:14 AM
🔴More Than a Million Pallets of Unusable Covid PPE Costing £8 Billion Have So Far Gone up in Smoke
Billions of pounds were spent on unusable protective equipment, with priority contracts handed to associates of Conservative ministers
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/14/m...
Billions of pounds were spent on unusable protective equipment, with priority contracts handed to associates of Conservative ministers
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/14/m...
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‘Donald Trump’s Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever’
Me for Byline Times.
Me for Byline Times.
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
‘Donald Trump’s Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever’
Me for Byline Times.
Me for Byline Times.